Orange Halves Filled with Whipped Spiced Carrots

These delicious whipped carrots make a beautifully perfect side to your favorite pork dish.

Serves: 6
Cook Time: 0

Ingredients

• 3 navel oranges, cut in half with insides removed. RESERVE JUICE AND RINDS.
• 3 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of chili powder
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

Place the carrots in a large sauce pan over high heat, cover with salted water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook 30 minutes or until tender. Drain and return to pot. Using an electric hand mixer or transferring to a food processor, add the reserved juice from the oranges, butter, cream cheese, ginger, cinnamon, chili powder and brown sugar. Whip until smooth, adding more butter if necessary. Salt and pepper to taste. Fill orange shells with whipped carrots and serve alongside your favorite pork dish.

Serving Suggestions

Serve alongside your favorite pork main dish.

This recipe was specially prepared and created by Paula Deen for Smithfield. Recipe and photo courtesy of Smithfield.

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